The wonderful thing about music is that it can evoke, convey
or confirm any thoughts or emotions we care to imagine. We can
praise God, worship the devil, shout at the moon, or bask in
the sun. What a wonderful thing, this entity which we call music!

Eric Frazier has gathered an ensemble of journeymen jazz musicians
to create a recording that is a pleasure to hear. Whether you
are feeling blue and need something to raise your spirits, or
if you need the right tunes to keep your good time going, “In
Your Own Time” will certainly fit the bill.

Smooth jazz, with the emphasis on percussion. There are nothing
like conga drums and trumpets to put a smile on one’s
face and a rhythm in the step to even the most uncoordinated
person. Eric’s congas, lyrics and vocals set the mood.
Alvin Atkinson’s drums, Danny Mixon on piano and David
Lee Jones provide the foundation. Jeremy Pelt and Maurice Brown
take their turn on trumpet. Stanley Banks provides the bass,
with a respite on two tracks by Luis Arona.

The result is a disc that you can put on at a party and be
confident that you have set the perfect mood for your guests
to dance, converse, or just sit back and chill.

The only flaw in this recording is the amount of time devoted
to Frazier’s vocals. Eric Frazier has a beautiful voice.
His smooth lyrics and sly vocals are a welcome change from the
Rap and Hip Hop we have all come to endure. It would have been
nice to hear more of his fine vocals.

Smooth percussion jazz with soft, clever vocals. Think about
that “In Your Own Time” and then check out Eric
Frazier at his site: